Bread, Calgary’s emergency food search platform, rolls out nationally

Why It Matters

A partnership between two Canadian social impact technology platforms has the potential to exponentially increase the amount of data collected about emergency food needs and provisions, offering a blueprint for data-informed service delivery, dignity-first design, and national impact.

CAMH, Furniture Bank, CanadaHelps among first cohort in responsible AI adoption program

Why It Matters

Despite the increase in free and low-cost AI online training, little is tailored to the non-profit sector or towards responsible, ethical adoption of the technology.

A conversation with RBC’s Chief Economist: How the geopolitical landscape is impacting non-profits

Why It Matters

The state of Canada’s economy greatly impacts non-profit’s funding, operations and the communities they serve. Sharing economic data helps organizations make strategic operational decisions. 

New documents show how ‘civil society’ contributed to draft AI and privacy legislation

Why It Matters

AI use is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, and regulation lags behind. A new Access to Information request shows how Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act was drafted - a piece of regulation which has now stalled because of prorogation.